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Trump's return could increase tariffs, impacting China and Asean alike

A steep and selective increase in protective tariffs and an inherent disdain for institutions under Trump 2.0 is likely to create particularly difficult circumstances for Asean economies

India must adapt to evolving global trade norms for meaningful FTAs

Both countries have been negotiating to arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement since 2022

Welfare politics in Indian states: Too much, too soon, with too little?

Are welfare state and its agents, the political parties, making such excessive promises, particularly in pre-election years, with undesirable consequences?

Best of BS Opinion: A boost for cash transfer, pull, don't push, more

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Assembly results may spur demand for bigger cash transfer scheme for women

For those in the government committed to the idea of fiscal prudence, the challenges have got a little more difficult

India's economy: Extended tight monetary policy may curb growth further

The forward-looking policy bias might create room to lower rates in early 2025

Best of BS Opinion: Agritech revolution, suboptimal outcome and more

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Agritech revolution: Startups offer opportunities for agricultural growth

Leveraging agritech startups successfully requires an increased focus on agricultural research and innovation

Suboptimal outcome: The Baku deal falls way short of requirements

India has gained traction from its negotiator's astringent rejection of the deal and advocacy for the Global South

High valuations may challenge India's 25-year lead in real returns

China was unable to deliver returns when its economy was on fire, and today it faces geopolitical challenges

COP29: Innovation, not funding, holds the key to tackling climate change

Policymakers are missing a key point - there are few new and scaled-up technology solutions to mitigate climate change

Best of BS Opinion: Wakeup call on biodiversity, strategy for FDI and more

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Strategy for FDI by Indian firms: A 2x2 classification for the leadership

Watching global firms utilising services production in India offers insights into the role of FDI

Wakeup call on biodiversity: Degradation poses ecological, economic risks

India's revised NBS-AP has done well to set 23 well-advised targets conforming to various global biodiversity-related conventions

Comeback script: Politics and economics of cash transfers must be debated

Although multiple factors influence outcomes, in both states the ruling alliances relied heavily on welfare schemes, such as cash transfers to women, which appear to have played a significant role

High costs: US charges to cause reputational damage for Adani and India

For a group that works in sectors where the ability to raise money and minimise political risk is essential, such news can hardly be easy to shrug off

Greening AI for sustainable computing: A call for tech firms, policymakers

AI is helping reduce energy wastage and improve business process efficiencies. However, its energy use may be neutralising the overall benefits from digitisation

CBIC should review its MOOWR instructions to ease operations for units

Irritants persist for MOOWR units, although over five years have passed since the introduction of MOOWR 2019 regulations

Consumer protection: Retailer held liable for selling defective earpiece

"We undertake to repair/replace all material and manufacturing defects within the warranty period." The National Commission concluded this made it equally responsible for repair or replacement

Other side of financialisation: Unsecured loans flowing into stock market?

There's been a dramatic rise in loans against gold in the past one year, but growth in unsecured loans is slowing. Bank loans to the NBFC sector have also dipped